Introduction to Statistical Methods
Department of Educational Psychology
In the scenario that we aim to calculate the probability of a single event in an equally likely sample space:
Steps to calculate:
Do a coin toss of a dime and nickel
\[ P(A|B) = \frac{A \cap B}{B} \]
\[ P(A \cap B) = 0.00 \]
Probability is a tough subject, but it is critical as a foundation topic prior to understanding inferential statistics!
Understand that when we discuss statistical results going forward, it will always be in through the lens of probabilities and likelihood of outcomes.
While “real” statistics won’t often involve intensive hand calculation of probabilities, you should still have a foundation appreciation of how to do it - just like we did with standard deviation.
Make sure to complete and submit the lecture check-in
Also make sure to attend to additional SPSS and practical assignment this week!
Module 3 Lecture - Probability Topics || Introduction to Statistical Methods